White papers

As digitalisation and automation progress, electrical, electronic or programmable electronic systems (E/E/PES) are used increasingly in the field of safety applications. Growing complexity and connectivity bring new requirements for the functional safety of systems and power plant technology . . .

In this white paper, we examine the potential safety and reliability aspects for wearable devices, and detail the types of testing that manufacturers should consider in their effort to bring safe and reliable wearables to market.

From 13 June 2016, the European Union’s new Radio Equipment Directive will become applicable to radio equipment. All radio receivers, including broadcast radio and, for the first time, television receivers fall within its scope.

Safety concerns on the air transportation of lithium batteries has led to increased requirements for manufacturers of lithium batteries and devices powered by lithium batteries. This whitepaper outlines the testing required under UN/DOT 38.3.

Find out the gaps in current lithium-ion EV battery standards and how different test methodologies impact safety performance results.This whitepaper highlights the importance of evaluation and refining the recommended testing practives in a given specification.

TÜV SÜD has evaluated modules from battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to determine their feasibility in “second life” applications for e.g. storage of electrical energy generated from PV solar panels installed in residential homes. This thesis is currently being evaluated in the “Efficiency House Plus” experiment in Germany.

Major jurisdictions around the world are implementing voluntary and mandatory regulations setting minimum energy efficiency requirements for various categories of lighting products. This white paper provides a summary of key regulations and voluntary programs addressing energy-efficient lighting products.

This white paper summarises key regulations regarding the use of chemicals in footwear products. The paper also discusses how TÜV SÜD’s certification process can assist footwear manufacturers in their efforts to achieve compliance with these regulations, and how the TÜV SÜD Footwear Mark can build positive brand awareness and customer loyalty.

This white paper provides an overview of the various types of tests required for cosmetic products, and a summary of the approval requirements for cosmetic products in selected countries around the world.

Food packaging and food contact materials are essential elements in the effort to provide consumers
worldwide with safe and nutritious food. This white paper summarizes the principle regulatory requirements for food packaging and food contact materials in major jurisdictions around the world.

This white paper takes a closer look at the impact of AIS international standards and requirements, and discusses what manufacturers need to do to get past these hurdles and ensure best in class services.

This white paper examines the new challenges that LTE brings to mobile manufacturers, mobile companies and consumers. It also takes a closer look at its impact on testing and certification, and discusses what manufacturers need to do to get past these hurdles and ensure stricter deadlines are never missed.

The White paper: Establishing an ISO 50001 Energy Management System provides an overview of ISO 50001, and details the key steps necessary to establish and operate an effective energy management system consistent with the framework outlined in the standard.